On February 21, the Trump Administration released the America First Investment Policy (the memo or memorandum). The wide-ranging memo formally targets investment from the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong and Macau (collectively, the PRC), in sensitive U.S. sectors, modifies aspects of the Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process, and
State AG News: Executive Orders, Counterfeit Drugs, Privacy Concerns Feb. 13-19, 2025
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Here are last week’s updates.
Multistate• A multistate coalition of 16 State Attorneys General led by Massachusetts Attorney General Campbell and Illinois Attorney General Raoul issued guidance to private
DivorceMate unveils cutting-edge features for family law practitioners
From AI integration to expanded financial tools, ‘DivorceMate sets the standard in Canada’ says Faith Feldman
Executive Orders to Watch for Federal Contractors and Fund Recipients
President Trump signed a multitude of Executive Orders (EOs) during his first two weeks in office. EOs are directives from the President to federal agencies that do not require Congressional approval. EOs include mandates that take immediate effect and others that require some groundwork by federal agencies to effect, such as the drafting of implementing
Data, Deals, and Diplomacy, Part III: DOJ Issues National Security Final Rule with New Data Compliance Obligations for Transactions Involving Countries of Concern
On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published its final rule addressing Executive Order (E.O.) 14117, “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” With the final rule, the DOJ National Security Division’s Foreign Investment Review Section (“FIRS”) defines prohibited and restricted data transactions,
President Trump Rescinds 78 Executive Orders and Presidential Memorandums
On January 20, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) that revoked 78 executive orders and presidential memorandums issued by President Biden between January 21, 2021 and January 19, 2025 that do not align with Trump Administration policies. Of those revoked by the EO, several impact government contracts and federal procurement, including, but
Is the Future of Digital Assets in the United States Bright Again?
This article originally appeared on Foley on January 27, 2025: Is the Future of Digital Assets in the United States Bright Again?
Yes, indeed! What Brad Garlinghouse of Ripple Labs called “Gensler’s reign of terror” ended with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s resignation upon President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Paul Atkins, who has co-chaired
President Trump Issues Numerous Executive Orders with Potential Impacts on Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients
In his first few days in office, President Trump issued several executive orders (“EOs”) and memoranda, many of which may have implications for federal contractors and grant recipients, including the following:
States are Taking Action on Artificial Intelligence. It is a Trend That is Likely to Continue
Artificial intelligence is now a mainstay in our daily lives. It’s in our phones and computers. It helps us draft emails and learn math. It recommends purchases and guides our online searches. It’s everywhere—and every sign suggests that it’s here to stay.
Unsurprisingly, the Federal Government has shown a lot of interest in artificial intelligence
Business & Legal Developments | January 2025
Looking back at 2024, it’s clear that the venture capital landscape has experienced a year of both significant transformation and cautious optimism. Throughout the year, recurring themes of technological innovation, strategic investment, and adaptive market behavior have defined the narrative for investors, founders, and other stakeholders in the startup ecosystem.Another theme for venture capitalists was